Training Day for Reader's Theater | Top 5 Secrets to Voice Acting

This Training Day for Reader's Theater lesson plan and activity turns ordinary reading into a powerful performance. With two separate worksheets and teacher guides designed for grades 3-5 or grades 6-12 this interactive activity teaches students how to bring words to life using volume, speed, pauses, emotion, and body language. Students will explore famous lines from famous movies, practice reading expressively in small groups, and build confidence in their speaking skills. Whether used as a whole-class lesson, small group activity, or digital assignment, this engaging experience transforms reading into an exciting, theatrical adventure that strengthens fluency, comprehension, and public speaking skills!

The resources consists of an editable DOCX file and links to Google Slides which contain:

1) Grades 3-5 Teacher's Guide & Student Worksheet (10 Pages)

• Teacher's Guide
• PRE & POST Discussion Question Prompts | CCRA Alignment
• Student Examples with instructions on how to practice each secret
• 10 Short Answer Reflection Questions

2) Grades 6-12 Teacher's Guide & Student Worksheet (10 Pages)

• Teacher's Guide
• PRE & POST Discussion Question Prompts | CCRA Alignment
• Student Examples with instructions on how to practice each secret
• 10 Short Answer Reflection Questions